Tag: civic education

77 Bhujoharry College Students complete YUVA’s Moral & Civic Education programme

YUVA Academy expands its wings. On Thursday, 26 September 2019, YUVA completed another round of its Moral and Civic Education (MCE) Programme. Through the training, the young students were able to engage in stimulating conversations about philosophical, creative, analytical and critical thinking.

In the first session, the Grade 10 and 12 students of the Bhujoharry College La Tour Koenig took their seats in the classroom, both full of expectation yet somewhat reserved. After introducing himself the trainer, Mr Padayachy started the session by explaining YUVA’s mission as an organisation and detailing the acronym: Youth United in Voluntary Action (YUVA). He went on to explain what the MCE programme is about. He then asked the students whether, and to what extent, they had already encountered these teaching contents. Many responded shyly to this question; most students are not often confronted with the themes of morality, critical or independent thinking, or even individuality.

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YUVA awards Certificate in Moral and Civic Education to 47 Bhujoharry College Students

The YUVA Academy completed the Moral and Civic Education Programme successfully with 47 students of the MEDCO Alex Bhujoharry Girls College. The 10-hour programme was facilitated by YUVA Academy Trainer, Mr Kris Padayachy.

YUVA’s aim behind delivering the Moral and Civic Education (MCE) programme to students across Mauritius is to imbibe in them proper values, morals and ethics so as to grow up into responsible, educated and well-developed adults as well as exemplary citizens of the country.

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YUVA brings Moral and Civic Education Programme to MEDCO Alex Bhujoharry Girls College

On Thursday, 4 September 2019, the YUVA Academy was once again able to conduct its Moral and Civic Education (MCE) programme with 47 students of the MEDCO Alex Bhujoharry Girls College.

After the classroom had finally filled up and the 47 students had taken their seats, the trainer, Mr Kris Padayachy, broke the ice by explaining that he himself used to attend this school many years ago. This relaxed the atmosphere and from then on, the students listened attentively.

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YUVA extends its Moral & Civic Education Programme to Jean Marie Frank Richard SSS, La Tour Koenig

The YUVA Academy has successfully launched its Moral and Civic Education programme at the Jean Marie Frank Richard State Secondary School, La Tour Koenig on Tuesday, 13 August 2019. During this first session, Mr Kris Padayachy, the trainer, and the YUVA team welcomed 38 determined and dynamic students.

The session opened with an introduction of the students before getting to the first topic of the day, which was ‘Respect’. Mr Padayachy talked about the respect of the self and the respect of others. During this part of the session, the students were a little shy to participate, so Mr Padayachy had a little chat with them to make them feel at ease. They were asked about where they live and at what time they reach school in the morning. After that, the students felt more comfortable to speak out during the rest of the session.

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YUVA complète son programme d’Éducation Civique et Moral à l’association ELLES C NOUS

Le programme d’éducation civique et morale de la YUVA Academy a été achevé avec succès le jeudi 25 juillet 2019 à l’association ELLES C NOUS. L’équipe de YUVA a eu la formidable occasion de travailler avec un groupe de 24 étudiants passionnants au cours de deux journées de travail acharné.

La première session a débuté par une introduction des élèves. Chaque élève s’est présenté en nous indiquant leur nom, âge et leur école. Grâce à cette courte introduction, notre équipe a eu la chance de pouvoir établir un premier contact et faire la connaissance d’une vingtaine  d’élèves entre 10 et 16 ans.

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YUVA awarded participants of Moral & Civic Education Programme at La Gaulette SSS

YUVA was invited for the Prize Giving and Music Day ceremony at La Gaulette State Secondary School where students were awarded a Certificate of Achievement on successfully completing YUVA’s Moral and Civic Education Programme. Each and every student participated thoroughly throughout the Programme at their school.

The students were able to learn about the “Ethics”, which was the first topic, which is important for juniors to become respectable people.

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YUVA implements Moral and Civic Education programme at Islamic Cultural College (Boys)

YUVA’s Moral and Civic Education programme has successfully been implemented at the Islamic Cultural College (Boys) on 17 June 2019. YUVA team is working with a batch of 38 enthusiastic students. The first training session has discussed the topics of morality and civilisation.

The focus of this training was “ethnic”, which is important for teenagers to become respectable citizens of the country. This training described five specific ethical qualities, namely; perseverance, responsibility, commitment, integrity and caring for others.

The first section began with the introduction of values, as the daily life of an individual is influenced by an individual’s own values. In other words, values guide individuals through their lives. There are two types of values: Innate values and Acquired values (also known as external values). The concepts of these two values were precisely introduced to students.

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YUVA starts Moral and Civic Education at Pailles SSS (Girls)

Today, on Tuesday the 11th of June, a dedicated team at YUVA conducted training on moral and civic education with 40 students of Grade 10 at Pailles State Secondary School (Girls).

The “Moral and Civic Education” training programme is an initiative by the YUVA Academy designed to inculcate in fellow young Mauritians values and virtues of a civic and proactive life.  It is of utmost importance to instil in the youth life skills that will greatly contribute to all aspects of their holistic development. Civic education is invaluable in the Mauritian society as only by understanding their roles and responsibilities are citizens empowered to protect democracy.

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YUVA met Elles C Nous to discuss areas of collaboration to help underprivileged children

Elles C Nous Association sought a meeting with YUVA in order to discuss potential areas where both organisations can work together. The meeting was held today at the office of the Elles C Nous Association. Elles C Nous Association was founded by Milene Abdoolkader, who is also the President of the association.

The target group of Elles C Nous Association is 85 children from 5 to 17 years old and 50 parents.  Elles C Nous Association is a community development association mainly active with children and their families in the region of Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and in the district of Plaines Wilhems in general.

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YUVA launches Moral & Civic Education Programme at La Gaulette State Secondary School

YUVA Academy’s Moral and Civic Education programme has successfully been launched at the La Gaulette Secondary School on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Our team is working with a batch of enthusiastic students of Grade 9.

The key theme of this first session is “Ethics”, which is important for juniors to become respectable people. Five specific qualities of ethics, such as perseverance, responsibility, commitment, integrity and care for others, were introduced to the students.

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YUVA launches Moral and Civic Education at Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed SSS

The second cohort of YUVA’s ‘Moral and Civic Education’ programme has successfully been launched at the Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed Secondary School on Wednesday. Our team is working with a batch of around 20 ambitious students of Grade 8.

Our young people should realise that Moral and Civic Education is essential to sustain our constitutional democracy. The habits of the mind, as well as “habits of the heart,” the dispositions that inform the democratic ethos, are not inherited. As Alexis de Tocqueville pointed out, each new generation is a new people that must acquire the knowledge, learn the skills, and develop the dispositions or traits of private and public character that undergird a constitutional democracy. Those dispositions must be fostered and nurtured by word, learning, and by the power of example.

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COMMUNIQUE – Essay Writing Competition 2016

Essay Writing Competition 2016
Essay Writing Competition 2016

YUVA District of Plaines Wilhems has the pleasure to inform you that the deadline for submission of entries for the Essay Writing Competition 2016 are being extended to Monday, 25 April, 2016.

Read here for more information on eligibility criteria and guidelines.

 

Essay Writing Competition 2016 for Plaines Wilhems’ Secondary School and University Students

Inline with YUVA’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal [Quality Education], YUVA District of Plaines Wilhems is coming up with an essay writing competition for all students of secondary school and tertiary institutions that are found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

The essay competition has been classified into 4 categories, mainly:

Category 1 – Form I to Form III

Essay: Write an English essay of 300-500 words on the importance of education in an individual’s life.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A form I, form II or form III student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 2 – Form IV to Form V

Essay: Write an English essay of 500-700 words on how far you agree with the following statement: “It is our choices… that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J. K. Rowling

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A form IV or form V student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 3 – Lower VI to Upper VI

Essay: Write an English essay of 700-1000 words on the need of civic education today in Mauritius.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A lower VI or an upper VI student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 4 – Tertiary Student

Essay: Write an English essay of 1000-1500 words on how the quality of education in Mauritius can be leveraged.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A tertiary student of any institution (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

YUVA wishes good luck to all participants!